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The Gulf was saving global luxury—Then the Iran war changed everything

In May 2025, the GCC luxury industry appeared to be one of the brightest spots in global retail. A Chalhoub Group report described the region’s personal…

INSIGHTS

UAE, Saudi Arabia emerging as AI hubs that could reshape luxury retail in Middle East: report

The global AI race could significantly influence how luxury brands serve customers in the Middle East, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia identified as emerging AI…

NEWS

Authentic experiences now define the future of luxury travel

The concept of ‘luxury travel’ doesn’t resonate with people in the way it used to. The traditional hallmarks of what was perceived as ‘luxury’ are no…

THE-VIEW

Middle East conflict hits luxury airport sales: report

Luxury and beauty brands are witnessing a slowdown in airport retail sales as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts flights and shuts key aviation hubs, according…

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TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Iran conflict hits UAE luxury sales, squeezes profits: report

Sales at top European luxury brands have sharply declined in the UAE, as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets, according to…

NEWS

Middle East luxury sales may fall 50% amid conflict; wealth boom had fueled growth

The Middle East’s fast-growing luxury goods market could see a sharp short-term slowdown due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with a recent Bernstein Research report…

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High spenders hold the line as luxury demand steadies, says Kearney report

The global luxury market is expected to return to modest growth in 2026, with sales forecast to rise between 2% and 4%, according to Kearney’s Global…

NEWS

Ramadan Rush in Focus as Middle East Conflict Impacts Luxury Trade

The Middle East contributes about 5% to 6% of global luxury sales, according to estimates by Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, and the region’s importance…

NEWS

Middle East Tops Global Luxury Growth as Region Leads 2025 Market Outlook: Bain Study

Bain & Company’s latest Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, released in partnership with Altagamma, reports another year of resilience for the global luxury industry, with the…

NEWS

Older consumers choose meaning over status, brands need to catch up

They want to understand how a brand makes its products, why it exists, and what it stands for. Sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact aren’t “nice to…

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Inside ‘The Beauty Edit’: Spark Foundry’s Exclusive Event with LVMH Brands in Dubai

Spark Foundry ME, part of Publicis Media Middle East, hosted an exclusive beauty summit on 22 May, bringing together LVMH beauty brands and leading media partners…

NEWS

RIMA ZAHRAN, LUXURY VERGES TOWARDS LOGIC

Rima Zahran, part of Brand Ripplr’s talent network, gave his own thoughts on the topic of luxury.  

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NAILA RAHIM OF LIGHT OF SAKINA, LUXURY IN THE OLFACTORY SENSE

Naila Rahim spearheads Light of Sakina and spoke to Communicate about luxury in today's world.

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